We were on a family road trip of Eastern Canada and the U.S. We spent one night in Portland and wanted a breakfast we could eat on the road. Our GPS took us to what felt like a very residential neighborhood and we drove past twice before we saw what we were looking for. It was worth finding. Everything we... More

The center of yum here in South Portland that never ever misses to feed that craving….addicting bagels….breads…english muffins and those sweets. Cookies, brownies and cakes that just magically jump out of the display case and you feel absolutely no guilt after the first bite. Scratch has such a welcoming feel and is the center of Willard Square. Do try those... More

Some people think the bagels aren't authentic, but they are really wonderful. The lines on weekend mornings of people waiting for the next batch of bagels is excellent proof of this. But this bakery has more than bagels. Their baguettes are wonderful, the granola out of this world, and the cakes and pastries are also fantastic. My personal favorites: The... More

Talk about your wonderful surprises! After a circuitous jaunt to South Portland, we chanced upon bakery nirvana at a place called Scratch! You will not believe your eyes when you walk through the door into a room filled with incredible baked goods. This place could give lessons to other bakeries. The bagels are beyond compare. I never had a bagel... More

Wow-this little bakery is a gem! Their bagels were the best we've had. You can get a variety of food here- wine, cheese, cream cheese for the incredible bagels, coffee, soups, sandwiches, and of course baked goods. We had peanut butter cookies that were heavenly- not too sweet, just right.

I go there about once a week. Great natural bakery, classic presentation, friendly staff. It's the hub of the entire neighborhood on the weekends.

Warm bagels are so worth the wait. Best you'll ever eat. Cookies are delicious. Bobka - yummy. Wish they shipped!

Locals line up on the weekend to buy pastries, bread, and bagels. It's a friendly place that sells a limited selection of wines and cheeses, too. Great baguettes.

Simply stated, there is nothing negative to say about this bakery. It's fresh, hot, neighborhood bakery stuff and simply superb. The only downside is the crazy parking and double-parking with u-turns and total insensitivity to traffic or anything else by the folks that shop here. Walk there and be happy. Drive there and you will want to punch someone.